Leg Attack Defense

Learn drills to effectively defend and score off of your opponent's leg attacks

Learn a down block series that can lead to major points for any defensive wrestler

Defend and score off of an opponent's single, even when his hands are locked

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with Alex Clemsen, University of Missouri Head Assistant Coach;former University of Virginia Assistant Coach;All-American wrestler at Edinboro; 4x Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Champion

When a wrestler builds confidence on his feet, it makes him more aggressive on the mat. Former All-American Alex Clemsen teaches the basic principles that stop four primary leg attacks - Low Single, Single Leg, Hi-Crotch, and Double Leg. Coach Clemsen's fundamental defense techniques include:

Finishing the down-block and spinning with a cradle to get the fallDown-blocking to a re-attack on even the best of opponents

Coach Clemsen's down-block series shows effective ways to score from the feet while getting attacked. He covers many different scenarios that work together to ensure a score no matter how the offensive man reacts.

Stopping single leg attacks and scoring off of their shot, even if they have a great grip

Countering deep high crotch attacks, again scoring off of their shot

Defending a low single leg and turn it into your attack

Not often can attacks be countered over and over again with success, but Coach Clemsen presents a series to help accomplish just that. It allows the defensive man to continue to score despite being under attack.

This video is designed for the new wrestler and the seasoned mat veteran alike. While Clemsen teaches these basic positions, he goes into great detail by working through all the little things that make the defense effective.

When you have confidence in your defense, you will be more comfortable opening up your offense!